What are Some Healthy Chocolate Options?

By Lydia Wallie, Nutrition Director

Now that we know chocolate has the potential to benefit our immune system, how do we make sure we’re consuming the best options?

First priority: Choose dark. The darker the chocolate, the more nutrients you’ll receive from the actual cocoa. Fun fact: Dark chocolate is a great source of magnesium, iron, and zinc. (1)

Next, choose chocolate with the best quality ingredients...For example: coconut sugar instead of normal cane sugar, no dairy, and organic cocoa sources. Here are some good options:

• Kicao Energy Bar. (Whole30 friendly ingredients. Find them at Natural Grocers.)

• Hu Kitchen

• Eating Evolved

• Host Defense: Primordial Chocolate

Another option is to create your own chocolate. Purchase cacao (Navitas is a great brand) or cocoa powder and add in ingredients like raw local honey, cinnamon, and nut butter. Here’s a recipe example.

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Sources:

(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27346251/